4 occurrences

'Able' in the Bible

So get up and sanctify the people. Tell them, "Sanctify yourselves in preparation for tomorrow, because this is what the LORD God of Israel, says: "There are things turned over to destruction among you, Israel. You won't be able to defeat your enemies until you remove what has been turned over to destruction.

Verse ConceptsHoliness, As Set Apart For GodGet Up!Under The BanMaking People Holytomorrow

The LORD gave them peace all around them, just as he had promised their ancestors. Not one of their enemies was able to oppose them the LORD placed all of their enemies under their control.

Verse ConceptsInvincibilityThose God Gave Into Their HandsTime Of PeaceRest

because the LORD has expelled great and strong nations ahead of you. Now as for you, not a single man has been able to oppose you right to this day.

Verse ConceptsArmies, Against IsraelInvincibilityAble To StandThe Lord Will Drive Them OutUnable To Harm

So Joshua told the people, "You will not be able to serve the LORD, because he is a God of Holiness. He is a jealous God, and he will forgive neither your transgressions nor your sins.

Verse ConceptsGod's attitude towards peopleGod, Zeal OfJealousySanctification, Nature And BasisSin, And God's CharacterUnforgivenessGod, JealousPeople's Inability To Serve GodGod Not Forgiving

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